It is a true joy to welcome you to the website of St. Michaels By-the-Sea.  If you are looking for a church home in the Carlsbad area, we would be honored to have you be a part of our journey in faith. If you are visiting the area, we invite you to worship with us and pray that you find a spiritual refuge and the healing touch of Christ as you are passing through.

St. Michael’s is the oldest church in Carlsbad. The original building, still in daily use, was built in 1894 and reflects a long history in the larger community. But our origin goes back even further as we trace our Anglican heritage back through the Church of England and our ancient, first century Celtic roots, planted upon the rock of our faith, our Lord Jesus Christ.

At the heart of our parish lies a deep commitment to a life in Christ expressed in the historic Faith through the richness of the Anglo-Catholic worship and the passing on of the “faith once delivered to the saints” received from Christ himself. This holy tradition of historic Christianity and orthodox belief is what shapes our vision, invigorates our worship, and nourishes our lives.

While we celebrate our heritage, we also embrace our mission of sharing in Christ's work of reconciliation and healing in the world. St. Michael’s is an active and exciting place to be. Our mission is to respond to the spiritual needs of all those whom God sends our way. Through daily worship, the sacramental life, Christian fellowship, and the healing ministry, the Lord continues to use this parish as a place of transformation and restoration.

This site is designed to provide you with some basic information about St. Michael’s By-the-Sea, the Episcopal Church and the Worldwide Anglican Communion.  I hope you find it helpful. If it raises questions you would like to explore further, I welcome your inquiry.

Faithfully,

The Rev. W. Neal Moquin, SSC